Healthcare Assistant - Oswestry, United Kingdom - Knockin Medical Centre

    Knockin Medical Centre
    Knockin Medical Centre Oswestry, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Permanent
    Description

    Job summary

    Knockin Medical Centre is a rural practice with a diverse population of 4000 patient spanning North Shropshire with a small number in Wales.

    We recently ranked second in the West Midlands in a patient satisfaction survey. We provide 15minute appointments and our small size lends itself to improved patient continuity. Our administrative team are friendly and supportive to patients and clinicians which improves the quality of care provided. Our aim is to quickly adapt systems to evolve to the ever-changing landscape of healthcare, but fundamentally retaining a personal service to patients.

    We will provide clinical and pastoral support, social opportunities, mentorship and learning opportunities to help integration into our team. We are close to the A5 and there is a private car park available to staff. Salary competitive, with an excellent work / life balance.

    Main duties of the job

    Tosupport the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery ofclinical and administrative services, delivering care within their scope ofpractice to the entitled patient population. Continuing professional development opportunities and regular practice meetings.

    About us

    Knockin presently has 2 GP Partners and 1 Salaried GP. With a steadily increasing list size, we are looking to add to our Nursing team. There is a lead nurse, one further registered nurse and one Health Care Assistant in post. As part of the Shrewsbury Primary Care Network (rural) we are also supported by a social prescriber, clinical pharmacist and a first point of contact physiotherapist as well as a visiting paramedic service and Winter Illness Centre.

    We are a well-established team with a low turnover of staff. We welcome prospective applicants in for an informal chat with the clinical team, admin team, and a tour of the Practice.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please see attached document for full Job Description

    MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Undertake new patient health checks

    Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

    Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

    Facilitate routine home BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

    Undertake venepuncture

    When trained, administer flu vaccinations

    Carry out ECGs as requested

    Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

    Monitor and record fridge temperatures in line with the organisations Cold Chain Policy

    Attend monthly clinical meetings

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
  • Phlebotomy certification

    • Desirable

  • Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate - as detailed within GP Mythbuster No 57 - HCAs in General Practice
  • Vaccination certification

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

    • Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment

    • Clinical Knowledge & Skills

    Essential

  • ECGs
  • Venepuncture
  • New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
  • Chaperone procedure
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

    • Desirable

  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills